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JustAnotherGen

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28. That's tough

Sat Feb 22, 2014, 03:49 PM

Feb 2014

I'm on a fast track for Italian Citizenship but my husband is an Italian citizen who owns properties and has interests in businesses there. In ten years we will definitely be spending a portion ofthe year there - but we both love Southern France and last year - we fell in love with Costa Rica. We are seriously considering a place down there. I love the laid back vibe, kind people, fresh food, mountains, beach - should I continue? A one way ticket to CR even in the middle of the rainy season in a few months sounds really appealing after the winter I've had.

One the one hand I would miss wings and Alba Vineyards Mainsail white - on the other hand Calabria has the mud baths - on my left foot there are hot springs in Arenal and on my right foot there's something about St. Tropez.

Could I visit other places? Egypt, Thailand, and Fiji are on our five year travel plan list!

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Would you leave the U.S. if given the opportunity? [View all] ProSense Feb 2014 OP

No. hrmjustin Feb 2014 #1

A lot of factors would enter in and the offer alone would not be sufficient... hlthe2b Feb 2014 #2

I'd want citizenship. polichick Feb 2014 #3

Panama during Nov-Apr. n/t Loudly Feb 2014 #4

Just got back from 9 days there. Love it. nt stevenleser Feb 2014 #16

Interesting JustAnotherGen Feb 2014 #33

Stuck around Panama City. My mother is from there and we go back often. I've seen a lot of changes stevenleser Feb 2014 #38

I almost bought a boat there..... Bennyboy Feb 2014 #26

No, because I couldn't live with myself running away while millions suffer here. NuclearDem Feb 2014 #5

never say never dembotoz Feb 2014 #6

No. HappyMe Feb 2014 #7

Lived in Latin America before, several countries. Coyotl Feb 2014 #8

I have citizenship in 2 other countries HipChick Feb 2014 #9

do you need a cute but gay husband if you do go? dlwickham Feb 2014 #32

Lol! you would have the choice of Europe or the Caribbean HipChick Feb 2014 #35

I'm flexible dlwickham Feb 2014 #48

I've got so many Finnish friends that I think it would be worth the risk Scootaloo Feb 2014 #10

Already did. Puglover Feb 2014 #11

Interesting. ProSense Feb 2014 #13

After being here full time for 3 years you are eligible Puglover Feb 2014 #23

Yes...Vermont is looking way more progressive! canoeist52 Feb 2014 #12

+1 nt UtahLib Feb 2014 #14

It would take more than a bribe of a couple of months pay. RC Feb 2014 #15

... Rex Feb 2014 #17

I did Spider Jerusalem Feb 2014 #18

^this^ JustAnotherGen Feb 2014 #29

That's a little like Japan Art_from_Ark Feb 2014 #65

I can't decide between England, Ireland or Canada shenmue Feb 2014 #19

Does Puerto Rico count as the US? Rstrstx Feb 2014 #20

No, I am too dug in, but chieftain Feb 2014 #21

No, but try this on... jmowreader Feb 2014 #22

NO. If I move to another country ... America might attack it. JoePhilly Feb 2014 #24

No, I already live in another country... Blue_In_AK Feb 2014 #25

I like living in the USA. Throd Feb 2014 #27

That's tough JustAnotherGen Feb 2014 #28

Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2014 #30

maybe to Canada dlwickham Feb 2014 #31

nothing to do with politics - but I just find life outside the U.S. mainland more interesting & fun Douglas Carpenter Feb 2014 #34

I chose yes but would TBF Feb 2014 #36

This is my answer too PowerToThePeople Feb 2014 #37

No - I have a good life in a great town. hack89 Feb 2014 #39

+1 Rex Feb 2014 #59

Sure, but I would take some money out of the bank for a return airfare. B Calm Feb 2014 #40

I've got dual Irish and American citizenship so Ireland would be my first choice riderinthestorm Feb 2014 #41

Does Northern California count? It sure feels like a different country. And I like it. Comrade Grumpy Feb 2014 #42

Stupid ass poll. greytdemocrat Feb 2014 #43

It's always interesting to know what's going on inside other people's head ProSense Feb 2014 #44

... Rex Feb 2014 #60

Do you understand what you read? ProSense Feb 2014 #63

If I could afford it, I'd go back to Vienna in a nanosecond. hobbit709 Feb 2014 #45

I would rather have the opportunity to move to a different state. GoCubsGo Feb 2014 #46

No. I'm here come hell or high water... Earth_First Feb 2014 #47

Yes. a la izquierda Feb 2014 #49

I would do it. Brigid Feb 2014 #50

If I want to leave the US for a long time. . . DinahMoeHum Feb 2014 #51

It isn't until you get to the other side CFLDem Feb 2014 #52

no Niceguy1 Feb 2014 #53

Germany. I have family there. eilen Feb 2014 #54

Left in '71 joelz Feb 2014 #55

Canada? n/t ProSense Feb 2014 #64

Nowhere else on the planet would have me, to my knowledge IDemo Feb 2014 #56

only if i could come back JI7 Feb 2014 #57

Interesting--nobody said they wanted to move to the People's paradise of Venezuela... brooklynite Feb 2014 #58

Not many people... FreeJoe Feb 2014 #62

Yes and I would have no desire to come back ever either wocaonimabi Feb 2014 #61

.... pipoman Feb 2014 #66

I'm sure in your mind, posting that image made sense. n/t ProSense Feb 2014 #68

I'm not there to leave. dipsydoodle Feb 2014 #67

I'd move to Holland in a heartbeat. MrScorpio Feb 2014 #69

After spending 15 months in country Vietnam madokie Feb 2014 #70

Why do I have to leave? Why can't the stupid people leave? n/t leeroysphitz Feb 2014 #71